The key signs of ADHD are inattention and hyperactivity that are severe, frequent, and interfere with daily functioning in school and/or work. Usually the signs appear before the age of 6 years of age.

There is no cure for ADHD, yet treatment aims at controlling the symptoms and improving quality of life.

Medications, mainly stimulants, aiming at helping children focus, learn, and stay calm. The side effects of these medications are stomachaches, appetite disturbances, and sleeping problems.

Another category of medications is non-stimulants, which take longer time than stimulants to show effectiveness, and they are usually prescribed in cases when stimulants do not help.

Please do not hesitate to contact the mental health team at LWHCC for detailed description of those medications.

Behavioral therapy, which help the child monitor and control their behaviors, and praise their good behavior, such as controlling anger

Family therapy, which aims at helping parents/ spouses handle the disruptive behaviors effectively

Which treatment modality is better for me?

At LWHCC, we will provide you with free triage service with a professional mental health nurse who will carry on a brief mental health assessment, either over the phone or during a face-to-face interview, and guide you to the appropriate service based on your mental health status and individual needs.